Equity Research Associate – Neuroscience
SVB Leerink
New York, NY
Posted April 5
Job Description
Job Title: Equity Research Associate – Neuroscience
Reports to: Sr. Equity Research Analyst
Department: Equity Research
Location: New York
This individual will work closely with senior equity research professionals to assist in preparing and executing analyses of functional areas within the therapeutics industry.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collect and analyze data related to therapeutics and various diseases, including scientific papers, clinical data, and prescription trends
- Draft market research surveys and analyze results
- Interview company executives or medical/industry consultants to develop and maintain sources of information in preparation of analyses
- Build, update and maintain financial models
- Formulate investment recommendations based on fundamental analysis, valuation and risk assessment of individual companies
- Write research reports and notes on companies for distribution to the SVB Leerink sales force and institutional clients
- Keep current of market news
- Answer inquiries from firm personnel and external clients
- Support senior equity research professionals by attending events of special interest
Experience and Qualifications Required:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to search, understand and interpret scientific and medical publications
- Strong quantitative, financial modeling, forecasting and Excel skills
- General understanding of statistical analysis techniques
- Qualified candidates will possess a science background academically. PhD, PharmD, or MD a plus
- Prior business education a plus: MBA or CFA, or other formal business training
- Familiarity and knowledge of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries including clinical development, regulatory affairs, business development and commercialization